The Magic 2012 core set release features Stave Off, a white Instant card numbered 36 that provides flexible defensive utility for Magic: The Gathering strategies.
Stave Off
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Stave Off is a white Instant card from the Magic 2012 (M12) core set, designated as card number 36 in the Magic series. Released in 2011, this card serves as a foundational defensive tool for players building white-based decks. The card costs a single white mana to cast, making it an efficient option for early-game interactions. Its primary effect allows the controller to grant a target creature protection from a chosen color until the end of the turn. This flexibility makes Stave Off a staple in competitive and casual Magic: The Gathering formats alike. Collectors value this card for its role in the iconic M12 set design, which helped define modern Magic rules and card structure. The artwork by Mark Zug complements the card's strategic theme, appealing to both gameplay enthusiasts and set completists. Whether you are building a new deck or adding to your Magic: The Gathering collection, Stave Off offers a practical and visually distinct addition. The card's simplicity and effectiveness ensure its place in the history of the game's core releases.
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Stave Off
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Zug
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English
{W}
Instant
W
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Target creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.